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Bangladesh-China trade conference on June 1

Dhaka, May 26 -- A daylong 'Bangladesh-China Conference on Investment and Trade' will be held on June 1 at "Biniyog Bhaban" (Investment Building) in the city. Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZ... Read More


Syngenta partners with local government to extend 'Farmer School' initiative

Dhaka, May 26 -- Syngenta Bangladesh and the 4 No Nimpara Union Parishad of Chargat Upazilla, Rajshahi, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish Syngenta's 2nd 'Farmer School' in t... Read More


NBR officials issue ultimatum for removal of chairman

Dhaka, May 26 -- Leaders of NBR Reform Unity Council on Monday demanded the removal of NBR Chairman Abdur Rahman Khan by May 29, citing a lack of trust among officials and staff in his leadership. Sp... Read More


DSCC service disruption: Ishraque supporters blame advisor

Dhaka, May 26 -- The ongoing protest demanding Ishraque's installation as Dhaka South mayor has brought administrative services to a halt. The protest by Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) employees... Read More


Dhaka to seek $1b soft loan during Chief Adviser's Japan visit

Dhaka, May 26 -- Bangladesh will seek a one billion US dollar soft loan from Japan during the upcoming official visit of Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus to Tokyo, scheduled for May 28-31. "... Read More


Wastages to be removed within 12 hours of qurbni: Adviser

Dhaka, May 26 -- Adviser for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives, Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan, has said all the wastages of qurbani animals will be removed within 12 hours after and all... Read More


Truck driver killed in Khulna road accident

Dhaka, May 26 -- A truck driver was killed in a road accident at Jhilerdanga Nijhumpur area in Dumuria upazila of Khulna district on Monday. The deceased was identified as Azharul, 18, son of Alamgir... Read More


NBR resumes operations after nearly two weeks

Dhaka, May 26 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) resumed normal operations across the country on Monday, as its all employees returned to work following government assurances to meet their four-po... Read More


Prof Yunus, Japanese PM to hold budget-focused talks on May 30

Dhaka, May 26 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will hold bilateral talks in Tokyo, Japan on May 30 and discuss 'strategic bilateral' issues to stren... Read More


Woman commits suicide in Magura hostel

Dhaka, May 26 -- A staff member of the Child Safety Project under the Social Services Department allegedly committed suicide at a hostel in Mohammadpur upazila of Magura district on Sunday night. The... Read More